Location: Duns
Top Things to do in Duns
Top 10 Things to do in Duns, Scotland
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1. Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Currently open restricted hours and selected days. All visitors MUST prebook a ticket online. Social distancing measures are in operation, please wear a face mask in the museum. Card payments for shop merchandise only. Simulator currently unavailable for multiple use. This brand new visitor attraction, opened in July 2019 and is a must for motor racing fans and anyone looking for a great day out. Celebrate the life and outstanding racing career of Jim Clark with an interactive experience showcasing his life in the Borders, his incredible career within the motor racing world and as a farmer. Discover Jim’s cars and trophies, watch him race in films from the time and experience the unique racing simulator which will allow you to jump into the driving seat! Take away a memento of your visit from the specially curated gift shop. Funding has come from Scottish Borders Council, the National Heritage Lottery Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland and The Jim Clark Trust
Reviewed By Savoirvoyager
The museum is bright and welcoming and offers a real insight into the life and achievements of one of the greatest racing drivers of all time and a local man. There are archive films to watch of both Jim’s life as a Berwickshire farmer and of his races. Fascinating collection of numerous trophies and memorabilia. A couple of his cars are also housed here. (Make a detour to the Jim Clark bistro on the square for great cake and coffee or for lunch! Also highly recommended. )
2. The Stone Wall Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden with a 5 star Visitor Attraction Award from Visit Scotland. A high standard of art is exhibited within a beautifully converted steading including three very different, light filled gallery spaces, a walled sculpture garden and sculpture courtyard. The gallery is set within 44 acres of private grounds with ample dedicated parking and complimentary refreshments. The website showcases all work on display in a crisp, modern and user-friendly way, with special pages on featured artists and printmakers and lots of background and info on the gallery, including directions and future events and exhibitions. The gallery has OPEN dates but out with these dates, visits are encouraged by appointment. Work is also available to buy online all year round using the secure World Pay service.
Reviewed By Ollieparker10
It was a sensational experience derek made my year come true and I would recommend to anyone I found the art trippy and brazzy
3. Manderston House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By GwynethG306 - Duns, United Kingdom
Wonderful place to visit near Duns, only open Thursday and Sunday but what a treat awaits. Super walks in lovely grounds with many magnificent specimen trees. The marble dairy is a thing of beauty and really harks back to a different era. Same too with the magnificent stables, close your eyes and you can imagine the hustle and bustle of a busy stable yard. Beautiful teak fittings make these stables very grand. The house is very welcoming, a grand silver staircase a work of the silversmiths’ art! Marvellous! Also the biscuit tin exhibition is interesting. The cafe is warm and welcoming too, staff friendly and all very helpful and knowledgeable about Manderston.
4. Duns Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Outstanding 18-hole parkland golf course, widely admired and praised. The setting is spectacular, with wide fairways and true greens in the rolling, open countryside of the Scottish Borders. This is a superb golfing experience - a star of southern Scotland. The clubhouse offers excellent food and service, a relaxed atmosphere, free WiFi and a warm Scottish welcome.
Reviewed By 608nigelf - Didcot, United Kingdom
The course is tough but fair and the fairways and green in fantastic condition. We played early October in sparkling sunshine but the wind was harsh and chilly. We couldn't find a member of staff when we arrived but some members about to set out for a round were helpful and sorted the green fees. Be prepared to take your time around the course as the views are stunning
5. Hurly Burly
6. Duns Castle Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By alanbR5185FU - Duns, United Kingdom
i go for walks up at the duns castle.it is very nice.the lake views are great.there is wood land walks there.nice seat for people to sit down.i recommend it
7. Whiteadder Watersports Centre
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
The Outdoor Education managed centre offers a safe sailing area with fresh, constant winds, and is the ideal place both to learn to sail as well as for enthusiasts to enjoy.
8. Edin's Hall Broch
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9. The Tony Huggins-Haig Gallery
The Tony Huggins-Haig Gallery in Kelso is housed in a 1608 building but has a contemporary internal.We showcase the work of some of the best International, National and Local Artists. With 5 distinct galleries in the building there is something for everyone.Kids are very welcome and we have activities to keep their interest, allow the adults to browse.We always have a selection of work from Alex Millar, Tony Huggins-Haig, Doug Hyde and Lynn Rodgie to name but a few.
10. Marchmont House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
